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Members can also sign up for FranklinCovey’s 7 Habits Coach 10-episode webcast series designed to help navigate real problems in challenging times. The series will be delivered daily for 10 days to help you:
- Focus on what you can influence when there is a lot out of your control.
- Get the skills to prioritize in the midst of overwhelming outside sources.
- Apply timeless principles to preserve relationships with family, friends and colleagues in times of stress.
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Thursday, Sept. 26 |
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2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) |
| Length: |
30 minutes |
| Speakers: |
Jim Paretti, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson |
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Karen Livingston, Senior Director of Policy, ABC National |
ABC Members Only
Webinar Description
During this webinar, attorney Jim Paretti will provide an overview of recent actions taken by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which include:
- The EEOC’s Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry document, which highlights key recommendations to prevent and address harassment in the construction industry.
- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires most employers with 15 or more employees “to provide a ‘reasonable accommodation’ to a qualified employee’s or applicant’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an ‘undue hardship.’”
In addition, Paretti will share insights on what’s on the horizon at the EEOC.
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Jim Paretti is a shareholder in Littler’s Washington, D.C., office. He is an experienced management-side employment and labor relations attorney with in-depth political and policy knowledge of labor, pension, healthcare and employment law, regulations and legislation. Paretti is well versed in all aspects of legislative and political processes with demonstrated knowledge in the substance of federal labor and employment policy
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Karen Livingston is ABC’s senior director of policy in Washington, D.C., and oversees regulatory actions, policies and guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Labor as well as several other federal agencies.
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| Date: |
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 |
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3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
| Length: |
30 minutes |
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Lauren Hemphill, Associate Director of Sales, Hotel Engine |
| Moderator: |
Mark Leibman, Director of Business Development, ABC National |
Webinar Description
ABC Members Only
Could you benefit from a hotel booking solution that would simplify business travel for you and your workforce? Discover how ABC partner Hotel Engine helps more than 40,000 business streamline bookings, centralize billing and more.
Tune in to a conversation with an industry expert who has a keen understanding of the complexities of the construction industry, to learn how to take the work out of booking work trips. Join us on Oct. 3!
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Lauren Hemphill is associate director of sales for Hotel Engine. Hemphill specializes in leading sales teams who work primarily with construction companies across the United States. Hemphill understands the complexities of the construction industry and knows how important it is for customers to be able to quickly source hotels near their jobsites in affordable hotels that their employees want to be in.
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| Date: |
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 |
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| Time: |
2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
| Speakers: |
Anirban Basu, Chief Economist, Associated Builders and Contractors |
| Moderator: |
Maggie Murphy, Editor-in-Chief, Construction Executive |
Webinar Description
Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors, will present Construction Executive’s “2024 Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).
With less than a month before Americans head to the polls for a presidential election, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will share the latest on overall economic conditions as well as specific construction indicators, including materials prices, jobs and unemployment reports, construction wages, the most recent ABC Construction Confidence Index and Construction Backlog Indicator reports and the hottest market sectors and regions.
Sign up for this 60-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of live Q&A. Questions may be submitted in advance when you register for this webinar.
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Anirban Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. He is chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. His radio show can be heard weekdays on WYPR, 88.1 FM Baltimore. He teaches History of Economic Thought at Goucher College as their Distinguished Economist in Residence.
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ABC MEMBERS AND ABC STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
| Date: |
Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 |
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| Time: |
1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
| Panelists: |
Jessie Cannizzaro, Milestone Plumbing Inc.; Annie Mecias-Murphy, JA&M Developing |
| Moderator: |
Lorri H. Grayson, GGA Construction |
Webinar Description
Hear from a panel of business owners who have built and run businesses founded on success achieved through a diverse team and workforce. Find out how they attain results through accountability and commitment to creating a culture of belonging.
For more information on Construction Inclusion Week, visit www.constructioninclusionweek.com
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Jessie Cannizzaro, owner, Milestone Plumbing Inc. Jessie Cannizzaro is the founder and owner of Milestone Plumbing Inc. in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, where she and her team provide residential and commercial plumbing services to homeowners and contractors throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Over the last 13 years, Milestone has grown from a one-woman plumbing company in 2011 to a team of licensed plumbers, registered apprentices, pre-apprentices and administrative support team.
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Annie Mecias-Murphy, president and co-owner, JA&M Developing Annie Mecias-Murphy is president and co-owner of JA&M Developing, which she founded with her siblings in 2005. Prior to receiving her license as a general contractor, Mecias-Murphy worked as a teacher and school counselor for more than 10 years. Mecias-Murphy is immediate past chair of the board of directors of ABC’s Florida East Coast chapter.
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Lorri H. Grayson, ABC Mid-Atlantic region vice chair, GGA Construction Lorri H. Grayson, founder and partner of GGA Construction, Middletown, Delaware, is the Mid-Atlantic region vice chair of Associated Builders and Contractors. Grayson has been active in the ABC Delaware chapter since 2007 and served as chair of its board of directors in 2015. Since founding GGA Construction, Grayson has led her company to specialize in institutional; hospitality; medical and corporate office; mixed-use; and multifamily housing projects. She provides guidance and oversight in estimating, budget options analysis, scheduling and constructability reviews during preconstruction.
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ABC MEMBERS AND ABC STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
| Date: |
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 |
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| Time: |
1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
| Speaker: |
Laura Lapidus, Esq., CNA |
| Moderator: |
Haley Moyers, ABC National |
Webinar Description
Uncover how you can make individuals with disabilities feel that they are included, the benefits of doing so and the cost to organizations that fail to do so. Understand the various types of physical and psychological disabilities, as well as visible and invisible disabilities. Explore the connection between mental health and psychological safety, warning signs of potential psychological stress/illness and the importance of belonging and inclusion as a component of the organization’s total human health and suicide prevention programs.
For more information on Construction Inclusion Week, visit www.constructioninclusionweek.com
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Laura Lapidus, Esq., is a risk control director for CNA, managing the development and delivery of employment practices liability and management liability risk control products and services. She also is responsible for coordinating the delivery of risk control resources for CNA’s financial institutions and community association policyholders. Lapidus has more than 30 years of experience in employment law.
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Moderator Info:
Haley Moyers serves as director of workforce programs and initiatives at ABC. A passionate mental health champion, she has a deep commitment to destigmatizing mental health issues and is dedicated to championing awareness and support for those facing challenges in the construction industry.
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ABC MEMBERS AND ABC STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
| Date: |
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 |
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| Time: |
1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
| Panelists: |
Shandi Conner, president and CEO, Southeast Texas Training Center |
| Moderator: |
Jane Gimler, ABC Southeast Texas Chapter |
Webinar Description
ABC MEMBERS AND ABC STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
Hear from industrial sector leaders about their organizations’ supplier diversity plans and best practices they follow when implementing strategies. A panel of senior leaders will openly discuss their supply chain diversity plan, their importance in the communities in which they construct projects, and learning experiences they discovered throughout the implementation process.
For more information on Construction Inclusion Week, visit www.constructioninclusionweek.com
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Shandi Conner, president and CEO, ABC Training Center, Southeast Texas Shandi Conner has worked in the construction industry for 15 years. She served on the executive leadership team for the Industrial Safety Training Council as director of client relations and was the director of market development for the Health and Safety Council. Conner currently serves as president and CEO of ABC Southeast Texas’ Training Center.
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Jane Gimler, president and CEO, ABC Southeast Texas Chapter Bio information coming soon.
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ABC MEMBERS AND ABC STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
| Date: |
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 |
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| Time: |
3 p.m. ET (12 a.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
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Information coming soon! |
| Moderator: |
Irma Wehmeyer, hth cos. inc. |
Webinar Description
ABC MEMBERS AND ABC STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
A positive work environment, where individuals are treated with respect and recognized for their unique talents and skills, is essential for overall organizational success. Research shows that organizations that prioritize inclusive and diverse workplaces experience enhanced safety, increased productivity and greater employee satisfaction and fulfillment.
Engage with our panelists as they share their insights and strategies for cultivating a culture that promotes inclusivity and positivity within their organizations. Explore the vital connection between workplace culture and total human health.
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Irma Wehmeyer, Division Manager, Large Capital Industrial Projects, hth cos. inc. Irma Wehmeyer is the division manager for large capital industrial projects at hth cos. inc., where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of industrial capital projects across the Midwest, from initial conception to final completion. Additionally, she contributes to the hth’s operations management team. Wehmeyer has been an active member of ABC’s National Inclusion, Diversity and Merit Committee since 2011 and currently serves as its chair.
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| Date: |
Oct. 30, 2024 |
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| Time: |
3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
| Speakers: |
Micah Rodman, COO and Co-Founder of Kojo |
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Patrick Scarpati, Director, Construction Technology and Innovation, Associated Builders and Contractors |
Webinar Description
Contractors across the country are asking how can they take advantage of the potential of artificial intelligence. Advancements in large language models and machine learning will help contractors plan, source, purchase, warehouse and pay for their materials and assets. Learn how these advancements in AI will help contractors procure materials.
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Micah Rodman is COO and co-founder of Kojo, the industry-leading construction procurement platform that has raised $84 million from leading venture capitalists and industry partners. Kojo brings the pen-and-paper world of materials procurement into the 21st century by streamlining the way materials are planned for, ordered and paid for, reducing costs and saving valuable field time. Rodman started his career as a manager on Ray Dalio’s team at Bridgewater Associates.
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Patrick Scarpati is ABC’s director of construction technology and innovation. In this role, Scarpati researches current and developing tech trends and provides construction technology education to ABC members and chapters. A licensed HVAC-R journey-level worker by trade, Scarpati previously led construction technology initiatives with a general contractor and trade partner, where he ensured collaboration, purpose and process resulted in successful implementations.
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